(opens original source in a new tab)The Hacker NewsLazarus Exploits Windows Zero-Day to Gain SYSTEM Access and Deploy BackdoorThe North Korean threat actor known as Lazarus Group has been attributed to the zero-day exploitation of a newly patched security flaw impacting Microsoft Windows to deliver a never-before-seen backdoor targeting defense and aerospace companies across France, Germany, Brazil, and India. The activity, per Check Point Research, is part of Operation Dream Job, a long-running cyber espionage and (opens original source in a new tab)info@thehackernews.com (The Hacker News)·12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseDARPA seeks ‘unconstrained, radical’ concepts for next-gen hypersonic cruise missileThe Pentagon’s secretive research agency says new advances are needed to counter adversary air defenses, along with innovative manufacturing techniques that can produce hypersonic weapons affordably and at scale. (opens original source in a new tab)Michael Marrow·12 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchUber Freight reportedly investigating after hacking group claims data breachAn extortion gang known for targeting transportation companies and private equity firms has taken credit for a breach at Uber Freight. (opens original source in a new tab)Zack Whittaker·12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekVolkswagen launches the ID.3 Neo in the UK with up to 390 miles of rangeVolkswagen announced that prices for the ID.3 Neo will start at £33,080 ($45,000). The electric hatch is bringing an all-new look inside and out, a longer driving range, and Volkswagen’s latest tech and software. (opens original source in a new tab)Peter Johnson·12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)New ScientistWhat changes will occur on Earth as the moon moves further away? part 2One reader explains how the moon’s drift will lead to longer (and warmer) days (opens original source in a new tab)New Scientist·12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)New ScientistThis week’s new questionsHumans can see water but not air. So can fish see air? And would it be possible to have anti-black holes, and how could we tell if we were looking at one? (opens original source in a new tab)New Scientist·12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)New ScientistAt what point does my family tree stop doubling and start decreasing? part 2Our readers do the maths on what one of their mothers calls the family forest (opens original source in a new tab)New Scientist·12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)New ScientistWe should decide how AI shapes the future, not tech firmsOpenAI and its competitors want to dictate the role that artificial intelligence will play in our society – it's time to take back control of the narrative (opens original source in a new tab)New Scientist·12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)New ScientistTwisteddoodles on how to handle memes featuring medical symptomsThis week's cartoon from Twisteddoodles (opens original source in a new tab)Twisteddoodles·12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)New ScientistTom Gauld on failed science clip artTom Gauld's weekly cartoon (opens original source in a new tab)Tom Gauld·12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)New ScientistDoes shapewear make us less prone to taking risks? Weirdly, maybe yesFeedback is a little nonplussed by an experiment that involved wearing (or not wearing) compressing shapewear, and then playing cards (opens original source in a new tab)New Scientist·12 August 2026